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MEMORANDUM
TO: Clerk to the Board
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ISUBJECT: BOCC Agenda Item—Approve Road Maintenance
Agreement For:
Bison IV Operating LLC— 1041 WOGLA25-0023
Request to Approve Road Maintenance Agreement:
The Department of Planning Services received a request from the applicant, Bison IV
Operating LLC, requesting that the Board of County Commissioners consider approving the
Road Maintenance Agreement for (1041WOGLA25-0023). No collateral is required with this
agreement.
The Oil and Gas Energy Department's hearing for 1041 WOGLA25-0023 is scheduled for
January 22, 2026.
Weld County Planning Services, Public Works, and Oil and Gas Energy Departments have
reviewed the above mentioned signed original document and observed the following:
• All Public Works related items, of the "Road Maintenance Agreement According
To Policy", are found to be acceptable.
• This Agreement complies with the terms of the WOGLA Permit, as signed by the
Director of Oil and Gas Energy Department.
• This Agreement follows the template approved by the County Attorney.
Recommendation:
The Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and the County Attorney's Office are
recommending approval of the Road Maintenance Agreement According To Policy for
1041 WOGLA25-0023, and that this item be placed on the next regularly scheduled BOCC
Hearing, as part of the Consent Agenda.
cc: Dawn Anderson, Planning Services
2026-0360
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ROAD MAINTENANCE
IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT
Bison IV Operating LLC- 1041 WOGLA25-0023
THIS AGREEMENT is made this q tI% day of QCt. 202 , by and between Bison IV
Operating LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, whose
address is 518 17th Street, Suite 1800,Denver,Colorado,hereinafter referred to as"Operator,"authorized
to do business in the State of Colorado, and the County of Weld, a body corporate and politic of the State
of Colorado, by and through its Board of County Commissioners, whose address is 1150 "0" Street,
Greeley,Colorado 80631 hereinafter referred to as"County."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,"Operator"is the responsible party of the 1041 Weld Oil&Gas Location Assessment
(1041 WOGLA)permit located on the following described property in the County of Weld,Colorado:
NE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 17, Township 11 North, Range
61 West of the 6th P.M.,Weld County,Colorado
hereinafter referred to as"the Property,"and
WHEREAS, Operator has received approval from the Hearing Officer of the Oil and Gas Energy
Department for 1041 WOGLA25-0023,and
WHEREAS, Operator acknowledges that the final approval of 1041 WOGLA25-0023 is
conditional upon Operator's agreement to fund road maintenance,as described in this Agreement.
NOW,THEREFORE,IN CONSIDERATION OF the foregoing and of the promises and covenants
contained herein,the parties hereto promise,covenant and agree as follows:
PART I: SITE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
A. PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS:
1.0 Haul Routes: The Operator shall provide haul routes to be reviewed and approved by the
Department of Public Works.The Operator shall be financially responsible for its proportional share of the
County's costs associated with maintaining and/or improving designated haul/travel routes as related to
traffic generation. Traffic generated from this site shall enter and exit at the approved access on County
Road 89 and travel to the nearest paved arterial or highway and remain on paved roads for further dispersal.
Any County roads used by traffic associated with 1041 WOGLA25-0023 may become part of the
established haul/travel routes.
1.1 Haul Routes. The following roads are designated as haul/travel routes for any time period
designated as construction or high-volume traffic to and from the Property:
1) See"EXHIBIT A"-Haul Route Map.
2)The haul route shall remain in effect during all times of heavy road use including but not
limited to,construction,drilling of wells,and hydraulic fracturing.
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2.0 Notice of Construction. A pre-construction inspection and a post-construction inspection shall be
performed by County personnel to determine the site-specific condition of the road. The Operator shall
provide the Weld County Departments of Public Works and Planning Services with two weeks' advance
notice of the start of construction activities authorized by the 1041 WOGLA permit and shall give additional
notice within two weeks after construction has been completed.
3.0 Weight Limits. No travel vehicles may exceed CDOT required specifications for pounds-per-axle
and axle configurations unless overweight permits have been applied for and granted. Operator is
responsible for researching weight limited bridges and obtaining a Special Transport Permit in accordance
with Chapter 8, Article XV, when establishing haul routes, and furthermore, must follow County
overweight permit and regulations.
4.0 Temporary Deviations.The Weld County Department of Planning Services Director may approve
temporary(six months or less)deviations from the haul routes described above. To receive such approval,
the Operator must submit an updated haul route map and written request stipulating the reasons for the
deviation,which will be reviewed County personal.Any change in haul route lasting more than six months
shall require an amendment to this Agreement approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
5.0 Haul Route Signage. Operator shall install travel route signs, if applicable, as per Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards,at all exit points of the Property which can be clearly seen by
drivers leaving the facility and which clearly depict County approved travel routes.
6.0 No Deviation from Permitted Haul Routes. Except as authorized by the Weld County Board of
County Commissioners or the Director of the Department of Weld County Planning Services,pursuant to
this Agreement, no use of any roads other than those specifically authorized for use in this Agreement is
permitted without the prior written amendment of this Agreement.
B. Maintenance Requirements:
1.0 Off-site recurring maintenance, if applicable, and as required by the Departments of Planning
Services,Public Works,and Oil and Gas Energy,shall only be performed by a County approved contractor
and have a county Right-of-Way permit for that specific location:
2.0 Dust Control. Operator shall be financially responsible for maintaining dust control on unpaved
designated haul/travel routes during any period of construction,heavy truck traffic,and/or high-volume trip
generation. The amount and extent of dust control will be coordinated with Public Works Gravel Roads
Division by site-specific conditions at the time. Operator shall use a County-pre-approved contractor for
chemical applications. Chemical treatment of unpaved roads along the relevant haul/travel route(s) is
expected to occur approximately two to five times per year, or as required by Public Works. If traffic
associated with this use exceeds 200 vehicles per day,per Weld County Code Section 8-6-100,the Operator
shall be responsible for dust abatement.On the basis of damage or complaints,as determined by the County,
the Operator shall cause to be performed within two days of notification,at its sole expense,chemical dust
control, or other treatment, by a contractor approved by Weld County Public Works. Should the traffic
related to 1041 WOGLA25-0023 deteriorate the chemical application performed by the County, the
Operator will be responsible for re-applying chemical to return the road to pre-construction condition.
Depending on the amount of maintenance,as related to traffic associated with this use,the Department of
Public Works may require an alternative treatment method which may or may not include topical chemical
application, full-depth chemical application,recycled asphalt or other surface treatment.
3.0 Repair. Operator shall be financially responsible for its proportional share of the repair or
improvement, including but not limited to, excavation, patching, pavement and/or gravel repair, grading,
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installing material on designated haul/travel routes.The amount and extent of repair and/or paving measures
will be determined by site-specific conditions at the time,as determined exclusively by County personnel.
Weld County and Operator will work together on a plan needed for repair of any roads, including who
performs the repair.Operator shall provide the County with a pre-approved contractor to be used for repairs.
4.0 Need for Immediate Repairs: In the event of damage to a designated haul/travel route by project
traffic that causes an immediate threat to public health and safety or renders the road impassible
("Significant Damage"), County shall, after inspection, notify Operator of such Significant Damage.
Operator shall identify the repair required and shall consult with County on the extent, type, timing,
materials and quality of repair(i.e.temporary versus permanent)within twenty-four(24)hours after receipt
of such notice and shall commence such repair within forty-eight(48)hours after receipt of such notice. If
Operator identifies Significant Damage prior to receiving notice thereof from County, Operator may
commence repair of such Significant Damage and shall concurrently notify County of the extent, type,
timing,materials and quality of repair(i.e. temporary versus permanent).
5.0 Repair of Road: On or before December 31 of the calendar year in which County staff has
determined through site analysis and/or pavement testing that a particular haul/travel route road portion will
require paving measures or major gravel maintenance in order to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare, and the County has budgeted sufficient funds for the following calendar year to pay its share of
the Off-Site Improvement/Repair Costs, County shall notify Operator in writing that the Off-Site
Improvements/Repairs shall be undertaken and shall provide an alternate haul route for the duration of those
repairs. In County's sole discretion, County may undertake the repairs and/or improvements. Operator's
payment for its Proportionate Share of the road repairs/improvements will be calculated as determined in
this Agreement. Operator will be invoiced accordingly for those proportional share costs.
6.0 Calculation of Operator's Proportional Share of Costs. The County shall notify Operator of
County's preliminary determination and assessment of Operator's proportional share of costs of
maintenance, repair, or improvements to Operator's designated haul/travel routes. Prior to County's final
determination and assessment, County shall provide Operator with a reasonable opportunity to review,
comment upon and supplement County's data, collection methodology, and determinations. The County
shall review and consider Operator's input prior to making a final determination and assessment. The
County shall have sole responsibility for determination of Operator's proportional share of costs. Operator
agrees to pay such proportional share of costs within 30 days of receiving an invoice from County.
7.0 Annual Road Inspection. County may conduct a road inspection annually with the cooperation of
Operator for the haul routes designated in this Agreement.As a result of the annual inspection,County, in
its sole discretion, shall determine actual conditions and shall further determine what road
repair/improvement/maintenance work is to be performed during that construction season. Notification to
the Operator of the required roadway repairs will be given as soon as the data become available.
8.0 Notification. The County shall notify Operator of County's preliminary determination and
assessment of Operator's proportionate share of costs of maintenance, repair, or improvements to
Operator's designated haul/travel routes. Prior to County's final determination and assessment, County
shall provide Operator with a reasonable opportunity to review, comment upon and supplement County's
data, collection methodology, and determinations. The County shall review and consider Operator's input
prior to making a final determination and assessment.
PART II:GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Permits: The Operator is required to apply for and receive all permits required by the County or
any other applicable local, State,or federal permit,including but not limited to:
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1.0 Access Permits.Operator shall not use any access onto any County road unless and until an access
permit has been issued by the Department of Planning Services. Planning Services may condition the
issuance of an updated access permit on the amendment of this Agreement if the updated access permit
authorizes the use of an additional access point,or if there is a change in use of the current access point,as
permitted by Article XIV of Chapter 8 of the Weld County Code.
2.0 Right-of-Way(ROW)Permits. Per Article XIII of Chapter 8 of the Weld County Code, any work
occurring within County ROW requires a ROW permit issued by the Department of Public Works.No work
shall occur without said ROW permit.
3.0 Transport Permits. Per Article XV of Chapter 8 of the Weld County Code, a Weld County
Transport Permit is required for Extra-legal vehicles using Weld County roadways to ensure the operation
and movement of Extra-legal Vehicles and Loads occurs in a safe and efficient manner.
B. Enforcement and Remedies:
1.0 Violation of Terms of Agreement. If in County's opinion, Operator has violated any of the terms
of this Agreement,County shall notify Operator of its belief that the Agreement has been violated and shall
state with specificity the facts and circumstances which County believes constitute the violation. Operator
shall have fifteen (15) days within which to either cure the violation or demonstrate compliance. If, after
fifteen(15)days have elapsed,County believes in good faith that the violation is continuing, County may
consider Operator to be in breach of this Agreement.
2.0 Remedies for Breach by Operator. In the event that County determines that Operator has violated
the terms of this Agreement,and has failed to correct said violation,County may exercise any or all of the
following remedies,or any other remedy available in law or equity.
2.1 Court Action. County may seek relief in law or equity by filing an action in the Weld
District Court or Federal District Court for the District of Colorado,except that no such civil action
or order shall be necessary to access collateral for the purpose of completing improvements as
described above.
2.2 Revocation of 1041 WOGLA Permit. Operator acknowledges that failure to comply with
the terms of this Agreement constitutes cause to revoke the 1041 WOGLA, and County may
exercise this option in its sole discretion by proceeding with revocation under the current provisions
of the Weld County Code.
3.0 Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest of the following
events:
3.1 Failure to Commence. County may terminate this Agreement upon or after rescission of
the underlying 1041 WOGLA permit approval under Weld County Code Chapter 21. However,
County may still exercise all necessary activities under this Agreement that the County determines
necessary to protect the health,safety,and welfare of the residents of Weld County.
3.2 Cessation of all Permit Related Activities.Termination of this Agreement shall occur upon
Operator's complete cessation of all activities permitted by the 1041 WOGLA,including any clean
up or restoration required.A partial cessation of activities shall not constitute a Termination of this
Agreement, nor shall County's issuance of a partial release/vacation constitute a Termination.
Unless informed in writing by the Operator of cessation of activities, and verified by the County,
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cessation shall only be presumed if the County determines that the site has been inactive for three
(3)years.
3.3 Execution of Replacement Agreement.This Agreement shall terminate following County's
execution of a new Improvements Agreement with a new Operator who has purchased the Property
or has assumed the operation of the business permitted by the 1041 WOGLA,and intends to make
use of the rights and privileges available to it through the then existing WOGLA.
3.4 Revocation of 1041 WOGLA. This Agreement shall terminate following County's
revocation of Operator's WOGLA, except that the Operator shall only be released from this
Agreement after the successful completion of any/all reclamation required under this Agreement.
C. General Provisions:
1.0 Successors and Assigns.
1.1 Except for the assignment of all or substantially all of Operator's assets,Operator may not
delegate, transfer, or assign this Agreement in whole or in part, without the prior express written
consent of County and the written agreement of the party to whom the obligations under this
Agreement are assigned. Consent to a delegation or an assignment will not be unreasonably
withheld by County. In such case, Operator's release of its obligations shall be accomplished by
County's execution of a new Agreement with the successor Operator of the property.
1.2 County's rights and obligations under this Agreement shall automatically be delegated,
transferred, or assigned to any municipality which, by and through annexation proceedings, has
assumed jurisdiction and maintenance responsibility over roads affected by this Agreement.
2.0 Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction,this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without
such provision,to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original intent of
the parties.
3.0 Governmental Immunity.No term or condition of this contract shall be construed or interpreted as
a waiver, express or implied,of any of the immunities, rights,benefits,protections or other provisions, of
the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §§24-10-101 et seq.,as applicable now or hereafter amended.
4.0 No Third-Party Beneficiary.It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms
and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly
reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of
action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the
undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under
this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only.
5.0 Entire Agreement/Modifications. This Agreement including the Exhibits attached hereto and
incorporated herein, contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter
contained in this Agreement. This instrument supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and
understandings or agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This
Agreement may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by both parties.
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6.0 Board of County Commissioners of Weld County Approval. This Agreement shall not be valid
until it has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado or its
designee.
7.0 Choice of Law/Jurisdiction. Colorado law, and rules and regulations established pursuant thereto,
shall be applied in the interpretation,execution,and enforcement of this Agreement.Any provision included
or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules and/or regulations shall be null
and void.In the event of a legal dispute between the parties,the parties agree that the Weld County District
Court or Federal District Court for the District of Colorado shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve said
dispute.
8.0 Attorneys' Fees/Legal Costs. In the event of a dispute between County and Operator, concerning
this Agreement,the parties agree that each party shall be responsible for the payment of attorney fees and/or
legal costs incurred by or on its own behalf.
9.0 Release of Liability. Operator shall indemnify and hold harmless the County from any and all
liability loss and damage County may suffer as a result of all suits, actions, or claims of every nature and
description caused by,arising from,or on account of the design and construction of improvements,and pay
any and all judgments rendered against the County on account of any such suit, action or claim, and
notwithstanding Section 7.0 above, together with all reasonable expenses and attorney fees incurred by
County in defending such suit,action or claim whether the liability, loss or damage is caused by,or arises
out of the negligence of the County or its officers,agents,employees,or otherwise except for the liability,
loss, or damage arising from the intentional torts or the gross negligence of the County or its employees
while acting within the scope of their employment. All contractors and other employees engaged in
construction of the improvements shall maintain adequate worker's compensation insurance and public
liability insurance coverage and shall operate in strict accordance with the laws and regulations of the State
of Colorado governing occupational safety and health.
10.0 Binding Arbitration Prohibited. Weld County does not agree to binding arbitration by any
extra judicial body or person. Any provision to the contrary in this Agreement or incorporated herein by
reference shall be null and void.
11.0 Authority to Sign. Each person signing this Agreement represents and warrants that he or she is
duly authorized and has legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement. Each party represents and
warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of the Agreement and the performance of such party's
obligations hereunder have been duly authorized and that the Agreement is a valid and legal agreement
binding on such party and enforceable in accordance with its terms. If requested by the County, Operator
shall provide the County with proof of Operator's authority to enter into this Agreement within five (5)
days of receiving such request.
12.0 Acknowledgment. County and Operator acknowledge that each has read this Agreement,
understands it and agrees to be bound by its terms.Both parties further agree that this Agreement,with the
attached or incorporated Exhibits,is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between the parties
and supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and any other communications between
the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
13.0 Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Agreement, for any conflict or potential
conflict between any term in this Agreement and the Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners
approving the underlying land use permit, the provisions of the Board's Resolution shall control. In the
event of a discrepancy between this agreement and the Weld County Code in effect at the time of the
agreement,the terms of the Weld County Code shall control.
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OPERATOR: BISON IV OPERATING LLC
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1041 WOGLA PERMIT
STAFF REPORT
Record Number 1041WOGLA25-0023 Hearing Date: January 22, 2026
Staff Specialist: Rebecca Sears
Company/Applicant: Bison IV Operating, LLC
Location Name: Midnight 17
Parcel Number(s): 021317000007
Assigned Address: 63473 CR 89
Legal Description: NE1/4SE1/4 of Section 17,Township 11 North, Range 61 West,6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado
Proposed Use: A proposed Oil and Gas Location 18 wells and associated facility equipment.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Weld County Code Ordinance 2025-12,Sec.21-5-315. Bison IV Operating, LLC(Bison IV or Applicant)
submitted a request for a pre-application meeting on July 29, 2025 (OG-PREAPP25-0017). The pre-application
meeting was held on August 13, 2025. Invitees included Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC),
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Bureau of
Land Management (BLM), State of Wyoming, Laramie County, Bison IV, the Weld County Oil and Gas Energy
Department (OGED Staff), and representatives of other Weld County departments (Weld County Staff).
Attendees included ECMC, CDPHE, CPW, Bison IV, OGED Staff, and Weld County Staff. In preparation for the
pre-application meeting, OGED Staff conducted a site visit and drove the identified haul route.
On August 25, 2025, Bison IV provided 1041 WOGLA notice (OG-NOTICE25-0015) to OGED Staff stating their
intent to submit a 1041 WOGLA Permit application for the Midnight 17 Location. The Application was received
on October 17, 2025, and was reviewed pursuant to Sec. 21-5-330 Weld County Code, ORD2025-12 (the Code).
The submitted Application was found to be compliant with all Code requirements and was scheduled for hearing.
Pursuant to Sec. 21-5-330.A-B., notice of the 1041 WOGLA hearing was sent to required property owners on
November 19, 2025, and published in the Greeley Tribune on November 15, 2025.
OGED Staff referred the Application to various agencies as required by Sec.21-5-330.C.of the Code on November
19, 2025. Where appropriate, conditions of approval are recommended to address comments received from
those referral agencies. Copies of those comments have been made part of the Application record and are
viewable through the E-Permit Center on the Weld County website.
1. Response was received from the following referral agencies:
a. CDPHE responded on November 21, 2025,with advisory comments.
b. ECMC responded on December 12, 2025,with advisory comments.
c. CPW responded on December 17, 2025,with advisory comments.
d. Weld County Development Review, representing the Department of Public Works and the
Department of Planning Services response with comments and conditions received December
22, 2025 and revised on January 13, 2026.
i. The Applicant submitted an access variance request for an existing access point on CR
89, which was approved via permit number APOG25-0072, subject to the following
condition: Prior to the start of construction of 1041WOGLA25-0023, appropriate
signage must be installed by Public Works to alert the traveling public of entering traffic
and/or reduced sight distance along the roadway.The Applicant shall reimburse Weld
County for the cost of the signage and associated installation fees.
e. Weld County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in conjunction with Pawnee Fire
Protection District approved the Emergency Action Plan(EAP)and Tactical Response Plan(TRP)
card January 5, 2026.
2. No response was received from the following referral agencies:
a. Pawnee F-22 Fire Protection District.
b. Pawnee RE-12 School District.
RECOMMENDATION
The OGED Staff recommends 1041WOGLA25-0023 be APPROVED based on review of the Application material
submitted by Bison IV, comments provided by referral agencies, and other relevant information.
1. As stated in the summary above, OGED Staff has determined that the Application complies with the
provisions of Sec. 21-5-320., of the Weld County Code, ORD2025-12.
2. Pursuant to Sec. 21-5-317., of the Weld County Code, ORD2025-12, Bison IV certifies that 1041 WOGLA
notice to all required parties has been provided.
1. OGED Staff has complied with the notice and processing requirements in Sec. 21-5-330.
2. Bison IV certifies that a Surface Use Agreement (SUA) is in place with the Surface Owner, identified as
Burnett Land & Livestock LTD LLLP (reception#5055971).
3. The Location will have a maximum disturbance area of 19.7 acres.
4. There are no Building Units (BU), High Occupancy Building Units, Designated Outside Activity Areas,
School, School Facilities, Childcare Centers, or Municipal boundaries within one (1) mile of the Oil and
Gas Location.
5. The Oil and Gas Location is outside of any MS4, Airport Overlay District, Floodplain, Geologic Hazard
Area.
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6. The Location is within a CPW designated High Priority Habitat (HPH) for the Mule Deer Severe Winter
Range and Mule Deer Winter Concentration Area. Bison IV has agreed to comply with all operating
standards outlined in Sec. 21-5-458 regarding operations within HPH.
a. In response to the initial CPW site visit, CPW appreciates that this Operator moved locations
from the preferred location to AL2, which is adjacent to WCR 89. CPW recommends a timing
stipulation for no development activities between December 1 and April 30, for one or more
occupations. Mitigation costs are dependent on winter or non-winter work. Should
development work partially impact that season, then CPW requests a southern and western
sound wall. The Applicant has agreed to utilize full wrap soundwalls if operating during the
winter season (being December 1 through April 30).
7. The OGED Staff did not receive any Application for Intervention regarding this Oil and Gas Location.
8. The Applicant's chosen site is compatible with the surrounding Land Use, which is rangeland
interspersed with existing oil and gas operations. This Oil and Gas Location was selected as part of a
detailed analysis process that included input from all relevant parties.
9. Bison IV has shown compliance with the Development Standards outlined in Chapter 21, Article 5,
Division 4 of the Code as applicable to the Ag-Rural Planning Area.
a. Bison IV's Midnight 17 Location was reviewed under the LZ-0 Lighting Zone standard. The
submitted Lighting Plan illustrates that the total amount of lumens proposed does not exceed
the allowable lumens for Lighting Zone 0, pursuant to Sec.21-5-402.B for the Construction Phase
and Sec. 21-5-402.0 for the Production Phase.
b. Pursuant to Sec. 21-5-422, a Waste Management Plan was submitted with the application and
reviewed by OGED staff and demonstrates that Bison IV will ensure that E&P Waste and non-
E&P Waste are properly stored, handled, transported, treated, recycled, and/or disposed of in
accordance with state and federal regulations.
c. The submittal of a Dust Mitigation Plan and an Odor Mitigation Plan were not required as a part
of this application as there are no receptors within the 1041 WOGLA Zone.
d. Midnight 17 is in the Ag-Rural Planning area. Pursuant to Sec. 21-5-416, the recommended
compliance noise level for Bison IV to adhere to is the NL-4 standard for the Construction Phase
and the NL-1 standard for the Production Phase. The submittal of a Noise Mitigation Plan was
not required as there are no receptors within the 1041 WOGLA Zone.
e. Pursuant to Sec. 21-5-456, a Wildlife Mitigation Plan was submitted with the application and
reviewed by OGED staff and deemed to be complete and sufficient per Weld County code.
10. Bison IV has committed to certain Best Management Practices outlined in the Application, to promote
the health, safety, security, and general welfare of the present and future residents of Weld County
while protecting both the environment and wildlife.
The attached location drawing provides a depiction of the Oil and Gas Location with all visible improvements
within two thousand (2,000) feet.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The OGED Staff recommendation for approval is conditional based upon the following requirements of the
Applicant:
1. Prior to Construction:
a. Required signage must be installed by Public Works and paid for by the Applicant prior to
construction. (Department of Planning- Development Review/Public Works)
b. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required by
the Department of Planning—Development Review.
2. Prior to Drilling:
a. Applicant must provide initial baseline groundwater sampling data, or information related to
how the site is exempt from the ECMC Rule 615, to the Weld County Department of Public
Health and Environment.
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Contract Form
Entity Information
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BISON IV OPERATING LLC SUP-51 1 10 aid linked here to add a
supplier in Workday.
Contract Name* Contract ID Parent Contract ID
ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BISON IV 1 0322
OPERATING LLC 1 041 WOGLA25-0023 Requires Board Approval
Contract Lead* YES
Contract Status JTRUJILLOMARTINEZ
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jtrujillomartinez@weld.go
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Contract Description*
ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BISON IV OPERATING LLC 1 041 WOGLA25-0023 NO COLLATERAL REQUIRED
Contract Description 2
Contract Type* Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date
AGREEMENT PLANNING Date* 02 05 2026
02;09/2026
Amount* Department Email
$0.00 CM-Planning@weld.gov Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
NO
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DeptHead@weld.gov included?*
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NO
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Contract Dates
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02/09/2027
Termination Notice Period Expiration Date*
Committed Delivery Date 02/09/2028
Contact Information
Contact Info
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Purchasing
Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date
Approval Process
Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel
DAWN ANDERSON CHRIS D'OVIDIO BYRON HOWELL
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02/05/2026 02/05/2026 02/06/2026
Final Approval
BOCC Approved Doc ID#
AG021826
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date Originator
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